Kendall County, Administrative county in Illinois, US
Kendall County is an administrative county in northeastern Illinois with Yorkville as its county seat. The area spans across multiple townships and contains distinct geographical features.
The county was established in 1841 and formed from portions of LaSalle County. Its name derives from a political figure of that era who left a mark on early Illinois history.
The county's name honors an important figure in American political history. Residents gather at local venues for community events and shared occasions throughout the year.
Visitors can access local information through the county government website and learn about regulations and public meetings. Most administrative offices are easily accessible with standard business hours.
A local historical commission preserves records and artifacts that show how the region changed over generations. This collection reveals the economic and social shifts that shaped the area.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1841
Capital city: Yorkville
Shares border with: DeKalb County, Kane County, DuPage County, Will County, Grundy County, LaSalle County
Website: http://co.kendall.il.us
GPS coordinates: 41.59000,-88.43000
Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:10
Farnsworth House
10.1 km
Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area
8.8 km
Raging Waves Waterpark
12.1 km
Plano Stone Church
11.7 km
Kendall County Courthouse
5.8 km
Albert H. Sears House
11.8 kmGlen D. Palmer Dam
6 kmEvelyn Site
9.3 km
Keller's Farmstand
10.8 km
Lewis Steward House
11.8 km
Yorkville School
6.6 km
Bristol Congregational Church
6.6 km
Woody's Orchard
14.3 kmYorkville Prairie Nature Preserve
9.7 kmCedardell Golf Club
10.7 kmWhitetail Ridge Golf Course
5.7 kmFox Bend Golf Course
14.3 kmBlackberry Oaks Golf Course
10.8 km
Plano Hotel
12.1 kmEllis House and Equestrian Center
12.1 kmHeap's Pumpkin Farm
11 kmScenic viewpoint
8.2 kmScenic viewpoint
12.3 kmScenic viewpoint
7.1 kmScenic viewpoint
8 kmScenic viewpoint
8.1 kmScenic viewpoint
9.7 kmCannon, war memorial
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